Jewish actress Mila Kunis was born in what is now Chernivtsi, Ukraine, and came into this country as a child with her family as refugees from the former Soviet Union. “My parents went through hell and back,” the mom of two recounted in 2016. “They came to America with suitcases and a family of seven...
1. The most important Jewish leader in the world The past week has turned us all into experts on Ukraine, now at the center of every conversation. Did you know how big it is? (When you lay it over the U.S. map, it stretches from New York to Chicago.) Who knew that we were actually...
Jews from Ukraine have made essential contributions to Jewish thought and culture, and have also brought world-class talent to science, art, politics and more. Ukraine has had a significant and vibrant Jewish community going all the way back to the Middle Ages, but the history of Ukrainian Jewry has been difficult, and often marked by...
Registration is now open for Free Kosher Meal Distribution next week at 11 pickup locations. Registration will close on Sunday at 4 PM. Please click below to register. Boca Raton: Monday | North Dixie Fitness Plaza, 255 NE Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM Coral Springs: Monday | Stefano’s Kosher, 9321 W Sample...
The program has helped to remove scores of invasive snakes that are incredibly damaging to Florida’s natural wildlife. “For me and colleague Leah Voss, the photojournalist who captured the images of our trip into the woods that sweltering June day, the assignment was one of our most memorable ones.” “We were led by U.S. Geological...
Looking for Russian vodka? You won’t find it at Publix. The Florida-based supermarket chain has removed Russian-made vodka from its liquor-stores in support of Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country. Publix spokeswoman Maria Brous confirmed the decision to the Miami Herald on Wednesday. Publix has stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,...
FedEx was sued Tuesday in Florida Southern District Court over alleged employment discrimination based on religion. The court action was brought by Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa on behalf of Lawrence Greenberg. Counsel have not yet appeared for the defendant. The case is 9:22-cv-80312, Greenberg v. Fed Ex Ground Package System, Inc. Read the complaint:...
Evangelists for the self-driving future of cars often say that their arrival is inevitable, that people would be much happier tending to other business rather than wasting time driving a car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promoting the promise of Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” technology for years, saying that a future fully autonomous version...
Florida Rep. Ted Deutch announced on Monday he will not seek reelection in November, the latest in a string of Democratic members of Congress who have decided to retire or seek another office in a challenging political environment. Deutch has represented Fort Lauderdale since winning his first election in 2010. He will resign from office...
Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys are getting a new area code this year. Meet 645. How do you know there are too many people in Miami? Rising rent. Eternal traffic jams. Long lines at the DMV. Oh, and phone numbers that are running out.That’s why our 305 and 786 area codes just got a new sibling....
